NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2026 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT:
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| COUNCILMEMBER LORI MATTHEWS DIANA CUDEII, EX-OFFICIO LINDA CURLEY, EX-OFFICIO SHELDON YAZZIE; EX-OFFICIO MOWANA LOMAOMVAYA, CO-CHAIR CHERYLEE FRANCIS, CO-CHAIR |
KIMBERLY HOSKIE DARREN LANCE DARRELL MARKS ELIZABETH WASHINGTON VACANT SEAT |
OTHERS PRESENT:
A.
Land Acknowledgment
The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
3.
Public Comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of September 3, 2026 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
B.
Approval of October 1, 2026 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Initial Planning for Voices Unheard - Breaking the Silence
The Commission will start initial planning with input and structure of the educational summit. Decision on the name of the summit. Set up a budget and develop a list of possible speakers and venue ideas.
The Commission will start initial planning with input and structure of the educational summit. Decision on the name of the summit. Set up a budget and develop a list of possible speakers and venue ideas.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Native American Heritage Month (NAHM)
Update on NAHM Lunch and Learn with Navy Veteran Lenora Dez with Navajo Nation Dine' Naazbaa Partnership, America's Warrior Partnership. An IPAC/County collaboration.
Update on NAHM Lunch and Learn with Navy Veteran Lenora Dez with Navajo Nation Dine' Naazbaa Partnership, America's Warrior Partnership. An IPAC/County collaboration.
B.
Indigenous Commissioner Terms and Application Process
A review of ending commission terms and/or reapplication will be provided.
A review of ending commission terms and/or reapplication will be provided.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT